[baltmatrix]

Overall I think Drive has some potential. The fact that he is a detective makes me think the 2-ep story lines will work. Kind of like if Columbo was also a super hero.

I like the main characters so far but we will have to see where they go. The villains look interesting and I dig the car. I'm not thrilled with the opening song though. It just doesn't work for me right now. It's much to campy.

Something else I like is the question of "who was the first Drive" and where's his motorcycle. Another interesting thing is that people are AWARE of the slowdowns. Meaning that it's effecting them save for their brains. I really hope we get some hardcore sci-fi science answer for that.

There is one major issue I have with the ep and it's something real dumb. When the propane tank blew up, there is no way it would have exploded given where it was shot. Not a freaking chance. Also, why the hell was Shinnosuke carrying a 6-shooter? Yes, police are allowed to carry guns in Japan but most of them are either much, much smaller weapon (like the NANBU M60 (a.38 special)) or the more modern SIG P220. I don't get how he would end up with a freaking Colt 45.